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EXTORTIONATE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word extortionate. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word extortionate. (close relations)
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exorbitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

outrageous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

steep
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a sharp inclination

noun

• a steep place (as on a hill)

adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

• of a slope; set at a high angle

verb

• devote (oneself) fully to

• let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

dear
nounn
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

• a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

adverb

• with affection

• at a great cost

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• sincerely earnest

• having a high price

excessive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• beyond normal limits

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

extravagant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

• recklessly wasteful

high
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• greater than normal in quantity or amount

• (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')

• used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

noun

• a lofty level or position or degree

• an air mass of higher than normal pressure

• a state of sustained elation

• a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics

• a high place

• a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

• a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed

adverb

• at a great altitude

• in or to a high position, amount, or degree

• in a rich manner

• far up toward the source

adjective satellite

• standing above others in quality or position

• happy and excited and energetic

• (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted

• slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

inflated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

• pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

pricey
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a high price

prohibitive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to discourage (especially of prices)

unreasonable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not reasonable; not showing good judgment

adjective satellite

• beyond normal limits

unconscionable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking a conscience

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

usurious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Best Hypernyms For EXTORTIONATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for extortionate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
excessive exorbitant outrageous prohibitive unreasonable

Alternatives for EXORBITANT

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